- F.3d is the abbreviation for the Federal Reporter, third series, which is the reporter containing this opinion. - 193 is the page in the reporter where this opinion begins. - 2d Cir. is the designation for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
Most people can see the faint bluish line of their radial artery; place your fingertips here. Count the beats for 1 minute. Or, if you have a short attention span, count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2. During your workout, take your pulse about every 15 minutes and be sure to concentrate. You may want to slow down or even stop while you take your pulse.
It's known as your resting heart rate, as long as you've been resting for at least five minutes before checking your pulse. You can also check if your pulse is regular or irregular by feeling its rhythm for about 20-30 seconds. Occasional irregular heartbeats, such as missed beats, are very common.